The weekend’s/post election news was…gross. My dad is fading. People are stressed. Heard an old guy griping at the teenage stock boy in the grocery store about too much USA produce on the shelves…  HAPPY MONDAY everyone!

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Evil was close to panicking, his feet kicking uselessly and both arms trapped. He realized that his agitated state was making it harder to concentrate, and he already sucked at that in this place. But watching Lionel try to set Crack on fire and being helpless to stop it broke something small in Evil. Crack exploding into mist was petrifying. He watched the water intently, waiting for the green bear to pop back up somewhere else…but nothing. Lionel growled and swiped at the water. No Crack. Evil didn’t know what to do, and didn’t notice the tears running down his cheeks. 

His voice was tiny, and plaintive, “Crack?”

Lionel extinguished his fireball and snorted with annoyance. He closed his eyes and suddenly there were four more Lionel’s, each at a cardinal point arrayed around the first. They sat on their stupid haunches and stared out at the expanse, silent sentinels. Evil hung his head. He didn’t think Lionel needed to be so cautious. 

The lion stalked closer, eying Evil with derision. “And then only the tiresome bear is left. What’s the matter Grey bear, out of options?” The potato arm lowered Evil to Lionel’s eye level. The lion curled his lip and exposed a dagger fang, but Evil hung his head, past caring. “I know how your mind works. You will never admit to being outmatched. You are incapable of humility…that may actually be a trait I can admire, I suppose.” Lionel sat back and cocked his head. “I did not expect though, that you were capable of caring. This lassitude and misery could be all for yourself as you recognize your end is nigh…but I don’t think that is entirely the case.”

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